Understanding Federal Courts and Jurisdiction

by Linda S Mullenix

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This comprehensive Understanding treatise offers a coherent and complete overview of the complex constitutional principles and doctrines governing the federal judicial system. In a single volume, it provides a rich discussion of Article III of the United States Constitution, which governs the federal judiciary, and explains the role of Congress in regulating the federal courts' jurisdiction. After explaining the constitutional and statutory bases for federal jurisdiction, the treatise show more discusses the intricate case law on the statutory procedures relevant to litigating actions in federal courts. The treatise concludes with an exploration of the important federalism problems inherent in our dual system of courts, and the interrelationship of federal and state courts. Focusing on the relevant statutes and Supreme Court and appellate doctrine, Understanding Federal Courts and Jurisdiction covers all aspects of federal jurisdiction: justiciability, including standing, … show less

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Understanding Federal Courts and Jurisdiction

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Politics and Government, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
347.73022Social sciencesLawProcedure and courtsNorth AmericaCivil procedure and courts of the United States
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KF8719 .M88LawLaw of the United StatesLaw of the United States (Federal)Courts. ProcedureCourt organization and procedure

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